I have a brother – eight (8) years older – (he has passed away), a sister that is six (6) years older, and two (2) sisters that are one (1) year younger each.

I was a very average “C” student in most of my school years.  I started at Winchell Elementary School, went to Bullard
Elementary School in the fourth (4^th) grade, to the first class at Wowona Junior High School, then graduated from Bullard High School.

I am a single, white, slim, athletic, brown eyed, blond.  I am 5’ 8” tall.  I weigh around 170 Lbs.  I like to swim, bicycle, walk, read, volunteer, and play.  I like soft velvet, acetate satin, lace, frills, and sparkles.  I would like to meet gentlemen who are tall, very black, and filthy rich.  I do not smoke, drink very rarely (wine), do not swear, nor use.  The most medication I take is regular aspirin, if I think I may be getting something.  I eat very healthy.  I like lots of raw vegetables, fruits, and nuts.  I am a sparse eater of meats because they are so expensive.  When I eat out, it is salads, and deli sandwiches I look for.  I do indulge in real butter, Ice Cream, Nilla wafers, and Nabisco Honey Graham Crackers.  I also like Fritos Corn Chips and regular potato chips.  I keep raw fruits and nut mixes around for snacks.  I do have a problem with having had way too much milk chocolate at one time, so, I really need to stay away from the dark chocolate – even the white chocolate.  Maybe one or two pieces every three months or so.

I am presently on a hormone replacement therapy.  I am a fan and use the herbal supplements as suggested by Lucille Sorella at www.flat2fem.com.  One of my favorite sites for the herbs is www.greenbush.com

I presently do a lot of volunteering.
I am the founder and director of Rachels Projects Foundation.  www.rachelsprojectsfoundation.org

I am a member of the planning committee for World Aids Day every December the 1^st, currently held at the Tower Theater for the Performing Arts, Fresno, CA.
I help coordinate the Festival for the Fresno Pride Parade and Festival every first (1^st) Saturday in June.  www.fresnorainbowpride.com

I am an originating member and presently the Secretary/Librarian of Trans-e-motion.  Sponsor, planner, and presenter of The International Transgender Day Of Remembrance every November the 20^th.
I am the coordinator of “Speaking Out”, a speakers bureau of Community Link.
I am an active member of PFLAG (Parents and Friends of Lesbian and Gays).
I am an active member of CCA (Central California Alliance).
I am an active member of The Group In Fresno.

I have been through and have seen a lot.  Not everything is listed here.  You can find out more by visiting the rest of my site, however there will be very limited access to some of it.

I have my own blog called Rachels Rantings:  http://blog.rachelbowman.com